Advance Auto Parts Inc (AAP)

Fixed asset turnover

Dec 31, 2023 Oct 7, 2023 Jul 15, 2023 Apr 22, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Oct 8, 2022 Apr 23, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Oct 9, 2021 Jul 17, 2021 Apr 24, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Sep 30, 2020 Jul 11, 2020 Apr 18, 2020 Dec 31, 2019 Oct 5, 2019 Jul 13, 2019 Apr 20, 2019 Dec 31, 2018
Revenue (ttm) US$ in thousands 11,284,210 11,292,080 11,214,340 11,895,070 10,872,760 11,024,650 11,032,730 10,996,300 10,959,250 10,879,950 10,731,910 10,099,420 9,853,800 9,623,980 9,454,850 9,709,010 9,701,470 9,664,340 9,658,740 9,580,550
Property, plant and equipment US$ in thousands 1,648,550 1,663,080 1,688,890 1,694,340 1,690,140 1,663,940 1,567,990 1,528,310 1,483,250 1,472,470 1,463,990 1,462,600 1,444,890 1,436,480 1,444,480 1,433,210 1,389,090 1,381,390 1,363,130 1,368,980
Fixed asset turnover 6.84 6.79 6.64 7.02 6.43 6.63 7.04 7.20 7.39 7.39 7.33 6.91 6.82 6.70 6.55 6.77 6.98 7.00 7.09 7.00

December 31, 2023 calculation

Fixed asset turnover = Revenue (ttm) ÷ Property, plant and equipment
= $11,284,210K ÷ $1,648,550K
= 6.84

Advance Auto Parts Inc's fixed asset turnover ratio has shown some fluctuation over the past few years, ranging from a low of 6.43 in December 2022 to a high of 7.39 in October 2021 and July 2021. Overall, the trend seems relatively stable, with the ratio generally hovering between 6.50 and 7.50.

A higher fixed asset turnover ratio indicates that the company is generating more sales revenue for each dollar invested in fixed assets. In this case, Advance Auto Parts Inc has consistently maintained a healthy ratio above 6.00, suggesting efficient utilization of its fixed assets to generate revenue. This efficiency can be attributed to effective management of its fixed assets, operational excellence, and potentially strong sales performance.

Furthermore, the relatively consistent performance of the fixed asset turnover ratio over the years indicates that Advance Auto Parts Inc has been able to maintain a balanced and efficient asset base, which is crucial for sustainable growth and profitability in the long run.

Overall, the fixed asset turnover ratio analysis suggests that Advance Auto Parts Inc has been effectively utilizing its fixed assets to drive sales revenue, reflecting favorable operational efficiency and management practices in the company's operations.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2023

Company name
Symbol
Fixed asset turnover
Advance Auto Parts Inc
AAP
6.84
AutoZone Inc
AZO
2.99
MarineMax Inc
HZO
4.56
O’Reilly Automotive Inc
ORLY
3.11